Top 7 Featured DEV Posts of the Week

Welcome to this week's Top 7! We've handpicked a stellar lineup featuring fresh voices and seasoned pros alike. Get ready for some serious insights and a sprinkle of dev humor, plus... drumroll, please... 🥁 we've got 6 NEW authors this week, adding their unique flair to the mix!

Check out these tales of coding triumphs, career curveballs, and crafty writing hacks. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll fall in love with coding all over again! 😂😢❤️

It Took Me 20+ Years To Learn This Lesson About Dev

Matt Butcher for Fermyon ・ May 1

#beginners #programming #productivity #career

Summing up 20+ years of programming knowledge into the basics, @technosophosthis bookends this post with the words "Remember that every line of code you write is a line of code you will support." This maxim resonates throughout as we delve into coding as artisanship, "not invented here" syndrome, and more.

What we learned building our SaaS with Rust 🦀

Gaspard Boursin for Meteroid ・ Apr 29

#webdev #rust #opensource #beginners

Have you ever asked, should I use Rust? @gaspardb shares the highs and hurdles of crafting a SaaS platform with Rustins. Get an inside look at the ups, downs, and unexpected twists in Rust's world, all served with a side of open-source goodness. Learn about performance, safety, and the quirky camaraderie that makes Rust's ecosystem one heck of a party.

3 Methods to Elevate Your Writing with Visual Content

Steeve ・ May 2

#writing #productivity #learning #howtodevto

Ditch the dull and dive into dynamic writing! @steeve invites you to spice up your DEV articles with interactive demos, snazzy diagrams, and GIFs that pop. Say goodbye to snooze-worthy content and hello to engaging, memorable reads.

So I got fired

Sohail Nasir ・ May 3

#firing #long #story #career

In this candid piece, @darkliahos shares the tumultuous tale of getting fired from a senior developer position and the lessons learned along the way. From facing unexpected challenges in a new role to navigating personal and professional reflections, this article offers a raw and insightful peek into the unpredictable world of tech careers.

SOLID - The Simple Way To Understand

Kevin Toshihiro Uehara ・ May 1

#typescript #programming #architecture #braziliandevs

@kevin-uehara breaks down the often-confusing SOLID principles in a way that’s approachable and relatable. Expect simple TypeScript examples to demystify complex concepts like the Single Responsibility Principle and Dependency Inversion!

⚛️ Demystifying React's Types: Ref types

Will T. ・ May 1

#webdev #react #typescript #javascript

In the second part of their "Demystifying React's Types" series, @itswillt breaks down the various types of refs in React and how to use them with TypeScript. This article delves into React.RefObject, React.MutableRefObject, and other key ref types, providing clear examples and practical scenarios.

Como Habbo Hotel está relacionado a programação?

Moov ・ Apr 29

#habbo #programming #beginners #braziliandevs

Neste post divertido e interessante, @moovhe4rt relembra como jogar Habbo Hotel, relacionando a mecânica de jogo de "Wireds" com a Programação Orientada a Eventos.

"How is Habbo Hotel related to programming?" you ask. In this fun and interesting post, @moovhe4rt reminisces about playing Habbo Hotel, relating the game mechanics of "Wireds" to Event-Driven Programming.

And that's a wrap for this week's Top 7 roundup! 🎬 We hope you enjoyed this eclectic mix of insights, stories, and tips from our talented authors. Keep coding, keep learning, and stay tuned to DEV for more captivating content and make sure you’re opted in to our Weekly Newsletter 📩 for all the best articles, discussions, and updates.